WOC Programmes

Programmes

Competency-based programmes developed under WOC-defined standards. Delivered exclusively through Approved Training Centers. Certificates issued by WOC.

Programme Areas

Three programme areas

WOC currently offers programmes across culinary arts & hospitality and food safety & HACCP. Professional skills programmes are in development.

Area 01

Culinary Arts & Hospitality


Foundation and structured programmes covering professional kitchen fundamentals, culinary technique, food preparation, kitchen organisation, and hospitality English. Currently active.

Area 02

Food Safety & HACCP


Competency certification for food hygiene and HACCP principles at Level I and Level II. Designed for food handlers, supervisors, and food safety managers. Currently active.

Area 03

Professional Skills


Programmes addressing professional and workplace competencies for the hospitality sector. Currently in development — contact WOC for information on planned programmes.

Culinary Arts & Hospitality

WOC Foundation Certificate in Culinary Arts

WOC's flagship foundation-level programme for culinary arts professionals.

Foundation / Structured Programme

WOC Foundation Certificate in Culinary Arts

Professional Kitchen Fundamentals

Code: FCS1 120 Guided Learning Hours WOC Internal Credit Reference: 12

Programme Details

Category Foundation / Structured Programme
Guided Learning Hours 120 hours
WOC Internal Credit Reference 12
Recommended Duration 2 months
Delivery Through Approved Training Centers only
Portfolio Requirement Minimum 25 menu items documented

Assessment Breakdown

70% Practical
20% Written
10% Behaviour
Certificate Statement

"Successfully completed the WOC Foundation Certificate in Culinary Arts — Professional Kitchen Fundamentals and demonstrated competency against WOC-defined standards."

10 Mandatory Units

U1 Introduction to Professional Kitchen Environment
U2 Food Safety, Hygiene & Sanitation
U3 Kitchen Equipment & Basic Handling Skills
U4 Basic Culinary Knife Skills
U5 Basic Cooking Methods
U6 Basic Stocks, Sauces & Soups
U7 Vegetable, Rice & Basic Side Preparations
U8 Basic Bakery & Simple Desserts
U9 Kitchen Organisation & Time Management
U10 Professional Behaviour & Hospitality English

Grading

Distinction 85%+ Merit 70–84% Pass 50–69% Fail <50%
Food Safety & HACCP

Food hygiene and HACCP programmes

Competency certification for food safety professionals. Delivered through Approved Training Centers under WOC-defined competency standards.

CODE FH12

Competency Certification

Professional Food Hygiene & HACCP — Level I & II

Combined Level I and Level II programme covering food hygiene fundamentals through to HACCP implementation and management. Suitable for food handlers and supervisors.

Delivery: Through Approved Training Centers only · Certificate issued by WOC

CODE FH1

Competency Certification

Food Hygiene & HACCP — Level I

Level I programme covering fundamental food hygiene and HACCP principles. Suitable for food handlers and those entering food safety roles.

Delivery: Through Approved Training Centers only · Certificate issued by WOC

CODE FH2

Competency Certification

Food Hygiene & HACCP — Level II

Level II programme covering advanced HACCP principles, food safety management, and supervisory food hygiene responsibilities.

Delivery: Through Approved Training Centers only · Certificate issued by WOC

ATC
Delivery Only
All programmes delivered through Approved Training Centers
70%
Practical Weighting
Competency-based assessment — not attendance
100%
Independently Verified
External Verifier sign-off before every certificate
WOC
Certifies Only
Certificates issued by WOC — never by the ATC

World of Certifications (WOC) operates as a private international certification authority. WOC programmes are developed under WOC-defined competency standards and quality assurance procedures. WOC does not claim government-regulated qualification status, national framework equivalence, or formal recognition by external awarding or accreditation bodies unless such recognition is separately stated in writing.

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